Ruling sets back music industry's piracy battle

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Battle against Internet child porn said
unaffected by high court music ruling

Battle against Internet child porn said
unaffected by high court music ruling 06/30/2004 09:14 PM
CNEWS Jul 1 2004 0:49AM GMT

Australian music industry laid back over
piracy

Australian music industry laid back over
piracy 11/17/2003 04:16 AM
ZDNet Australia Nov 17 2003 3:57AM ET

'Internet2' gets music industry's
attention

'Internet2' gets music industry's
attention 04/13/2005 08:07 AM
Chicago Tribune Apr 13 2005 12:32PM GMT

Music Industry's Ongoing Obtuseness

Music Industry's Ongoing Obtuseness 05/07/2004 12:06 PM

Steven Levy (Newsweek): iTunes and Lawsuits. Isn't it obvious by now that by accelerating the momentum of online stores like iTunes (and also promoting subscription services like Rhapsody, which can potentially deliver huge royalties to the industry) the industry will move quicker to a model from which it could launch hundreds of new ways to make money? (Jobs himself suggested one: sell out-of-catalog music now rotting in storage rooms for low prices.) Isn't this a better way to move towards the future than suing college students? How many times does the same chorus have to play before music execs can hum along?

Could Libraries Help the Music
Industry's Bottom Line?

Could Libraries Help the Music
Industry's Bottom Line? 05/20/2004 05:22 PM

More CD Buyers Try Out Digital Song Stores

"Consumers who subscribed to a music service such as RealNetworks' Rhapsody purchased an average of 11 CDs last year. Those who used legal music downloading sites such as Apple Computer's iTunes bought approximately 10 CDs, according to the report. Those who used peer-to-peer file-sharing sites averaged eight CDs, whereas those who did none of these bought an average of six CDs.

"Our research shows that it's the people who are really into music that are beginning to adopt paid digital services as an additional way of acquiring and enjoying music, and so far, these services are living side by side with traditional CDs," Russ Crupnick, president of NPD MusicWatch, said in a statement. 'As the industry matures, and digital music becomes even more mainstream, it remains to be seen just how much paid digital music will affect the market for CDs.' " [CNET News.com]

It would be interesting to see if those numbers went up if library patrons could listen to digital music online at home for free using their library card for authentication. Would they then spend even more money on CDs or purchasing tracks because they were able to hear them legally in their entirety first?

Conversely, it would be interesting to do a study of library patrons who borrow CDs from libraries to see if they end up purchasing more music than those that don't. Perhaps the music industry should be working more closely with libraries as listening outlets.

Canadian music industry's fake stats
shredded

Canadian music industry's fake stats
shredded 04/10/2005 07:25 AM
Cory Doctorow: Copyfighting Canadian lawyer Michael Geist has a hell of an article up on First Monday where he dissect the funny arithmetic the music industry has used to justify its calls for restrictive new Canadian copyright laws to "save Canadian aritsts." This kind of incisive analysis cuts straight through the music-industry BS -- it's a breath of fresh air that is sorely needed.

Although royalty rates vary between artists, the consensus estimate is that the combined royalties earned by both the performer and the songwriter stand at approximately 12 percent. In fact, Sanderson Taylor, a leading Canadian music law firm, maintains that the actual royalty earned by the artists is typically even lower, since the producer’s royalty is taken from the artists’ compensation and many contracts do not provide for a full royalty for CD sales [21].

Assuming artists receive the full 12 percent royalty, the annual royalty loss attributable to music downloading in Canada is about C$655,000 (12 percent of C$5.5 million). For those that claim that the full industry loss should be counted, the annual lost royalty for Canadian artists stands at C$2 million...

Given the tens of millions of dollars that the Canadian government spends annually to support the creation of Canadian music [23], it is apparent that the relative impact of lost royalties due to file–sharing pales by comparison.

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The Digital Music Renaissance -- In
Spite Of The Industry's Efforts

The Digital Music Renaissance -- In
Spite Of The Industry's Efforts 07/01/2004 05:14 PM
You have to wonder sometimes whether or not the recording industry will ever figure this out, but the power of digital music to make a better, more informed and more willing to buy consumer seems completely lost on them. Andrew Leonard, over at Salon, has written a great essay on how the digitalization of music files has changed his music consumption habits. Note that he's not talking about downloading music from file sharing systems, but having the freedom to discover new music easily, obtain that music without too many hurdles, and then do with it what he wants. That's what's so powerful. While the industry is entirely focused on people "not paying" for music, they're missing the opportunity to engage all those who just want to be better music consumers. And, as Leonard points out, no matter how hard they try, the economics of supply and demand show that the industry will never win this battle. "Instead of trying to prevent me from enjoying my own music, the recording industry should be working as hard as it can to get everything online and available, cheaply. It should be making it easier for me to rip and burn to my heart's content. Because when I'm happy listening to music, it doesn't take much encouragement for me to spend more money."

CRTC sets May 12 for Internet phone
ruling

CRTC sets May 12 for Internet phone
ruling 04/08/2005 04:55 AM
Financial Post Apr 8 2005 8:49AM GMT

Are PCs next in Hollywood piracy battle?

Are PCs next in Hollywood piracy battle? 11/05/2003 11:40 PM
The FCC's "broadcast flag" mandate could have a wider-than-expected impact as TVs and computers converge.

VSDA joins Piracy Battle

VSDA joins Piracy Battle 07/20/2004 07:55 PM

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The Tech Law Advisory reports that the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) has joined the fight against P2P piracy. It is being reported that the VSDA is openly showing support for MPAA’s public education campaign as well as their efforts to use legal efforts to shut down Grokster and Morpheus. Man, it seems like every time we turn around, there is another P2P battle going on. First it was the music industry, now it is…

VSDA joins the Piracy Battle

VSDA joins the Piracy Battle 07/20/2004 09:09 PM

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The Tech Law Advisory reports that the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) has joined the fight against P2P piracy. It is being reported that the VSDA is openly showing support for MPAA’s public education campaign as well as their efforts to use legal efforts to shut down Grokster and Morpheus. Man, it seems like every time we turn around, there is another P2P battle going on. First it was the music industry, now it is…

States battle FCC Internet phone ruling

States battle FCC Internet phone ruling 01/04/2005 08:25 PM
Minnesota and California to appeal federal regulatory ruling that bars them from taxing Net phone service providers.

Microsoft continues to battle piracy in
the channel

Microsoft continues to battle piracy in
the channel 12/03/2003 04:10 AM
ZDNet Australia Dec 3 2003 3:37AM ET

DVD Piracy booming MPAA loosing the
battle

DVD Piracy booming MPAA loosing the
battle 12/10/2003 01:51 PM
Seems the MPAA's war on DVD Piracy is being lost. The MPAA is saying that they have found over 150,000...

Film firms lose DVD piracy battle

Film firms lose DVD piracy battle 01/06/2004 09:16 AM
BBC Jan 6 2004 7:57AM ET

Piracy battle begins over digital radio

Piracy battle begins over digital radio 06/16/2004 07:54 PM
Consumers, electronics companies oppose RIAA's drive to protect radio content, described by one group as "un-American."

Bruising Oracle-PeopleSoft battle
revived by court ruling (AFP)

Bruising Oracle-PeopleSoft battle
revived by court ruling (AFP) 09/10/2004 04:44 PM
AFP - A bruising Silicon Valley takeover battle was set for another round after a judge ruled Oracle can pursue its 7.7 billion-dollar hostile takeover bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft.

Google Sets Stage for China Battle with
Yahoo

Google Sets Stage for China Battle with
Yahoo 06/16/2004 05:12 AM
Newshub.com - Wed Jun 16, 07:47 am GMT

As Piracy Battle Nears Supreme Court,
the Messages Grow Manic

As Piracy Battle Nears Supreme Court,
the Messages Grow Manic 02/07/2005 01:30 AM
New York Times Feb 7 2005 3:26AM GMT

Google Sets Stage for China Battle with
Yahoo (Reuters)

Google Sets Stage for China Battle with
Yahoo (Reuters) 06/16/2004 03:27 AM
Reuters - Internet search specialist and IPO candidate Google Inc has finally found a mate in China, setting the stage for a potential face-off with archrival Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O) in one of the fastest growing Internet markets.

Piracy cut back by compliance laws

Piracy cut back by compliance laws 09/24/2004 07:14 AM
ZDNet UK Sep 24 2004 10:57AM GMT

Adobe's deal to acquire Macromedia sets
stage for online battle with Microsoft

Adobe's deal to acquire Macromedia sets
stage for online battle with Microsoft 04/19/2005 08:55 AM
Lubbockonline.com - Tue Apr 19, 07:45 am GMT

Vonage beats back New York ruling

Vonage beats back New York ruling 06/30/2004 09:14 PM
CNET Jul 1 2004 0:53AM GMT

Microsoft hits back at Commission ruling

Microsoft hits back at Commission ruling 04/22/2004 12:04 PM
Microsoft has issued a lengthy response to the European Commission's finding against the company, claiming that the ruling seeks to set a precedent that will damage intellectual property rights. Redmond's seven-page response, which also attacks the Commission's 300-page ruling as undermining its ability to innovate, is likely to form the basis of an appeal which needs to be lodged by June.

Speaking of Music Piracy ....

Speaking of Music Piracy .... 04/09/2004 03:57 PM
Digital music was supposed be a cheaper alternative to grossly overpriced CDs. But the companies controlling the industry are looking for ways to raise prices and boost their profits.

Court knocks back challenge to spam
ruling

Court knocks back challenge to spam
ruling 06/30/2004 07:17 PM
Washington appeals panel upholds a ruling against an Oregon businessman found to have violated the state's tough antispam law.

Music industry extends piracy war

Music industry extends piracy war 04/12/2005 07:42 AM
More than 900 illegal file-sharers face legal action as the music industry steps up its anti-piracy war.

15 Charged in Music Piracy Crackdown

15 Charged in Music Piracy Crackdown 06/23/2004 03:00 AM
Los Angeles Times Jun 23 2004 7:04AM GMT

Study: Music Piracy Rising

Study: Music Piracy Rising 01/17/2004 10:53 PM
Despite the eternal vigilance of the RIAA, punctuated by threats of dire consequences and the occasional lawsuit, people are downloading music illegally at an unprecedented rate.

Online piracy 'devastates' music

Online piracy 'devastates' music 03/06/2004 02:04 AM
Net piracy has had a "devastating" impact on the music business, says a leading record industry figure.

Web music piracy fight 'working'

Web music piracy fight 'working' 01/22/2004 08:23 AM
The global record industry says it is winning the fight against internet piracy, and warns of a legal crackdown.

Some Twists in Music Piracy Lawsuits

Some Twists in Music Piracy Lawsuits 08/22/2004 12:24 AM
AP via Los Angeles Times Aug 22 2004 5:04AM GMT

Music file swappers prevail in ruling

Music file swappers prevail in ruling 12/20/2003 08:42 AM
San Jose Mercury News Dec 20 2003 8:12AM ET

Court Ruling May Not Hinder Music Theft
(AP)

Court Ruling May Not Hinder Music Theft
(AP) 03/30/2005 09:36 AM
AP - Even if entertainment companies win their Supreme Court battle for new authority to protect movies and music on the Internet, lawyers say it won't be easy to shut down the decentralized computer links used to trade songs and films.

Ruling won't end sales of digital music,
movies

Ruling won't end sales of digital music,
movies 03/29/2005 11:26 AM
Chicago Tribune Mar 29 2005 3:17PM GMT

Canada ruling won't stop music lawsuits

Canada ruling won't stop music lawsuits 12/16/2003 04:12 PM
Last week's ruling in Canada declaring downloading music through peer-to-peer services legal may do little to prevent the music industry from taking its own action against file swappers.

Three plead guilty to Internet music
piracy

Three plead guilty to Internet music
piracy 11/17/2003 11:09 PM
ABC Online Nov 17 2003 10:31PM ET

Wired News: Speaking of Music Piracy
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Wired News: Speaking of Music Piracy
.... 04/11/2004 02:52 AM
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Tech firms in court over music piracy

Tech firms in court over music piracy 03/31/2005 03:24 AM
News.bbc.co.uk - Wed Mar 30, 04:40 pm GMT
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